2011 Dodge RAM 1500 Towing Capacity & Tow Rating

The table below lists every trim of the 2011 Dodge RAM 1500 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration	Engine	HP	Torque	Axle	Tow (lb)	GVWR	Curb	Payload
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	215	235	3.55	3,750	6,025	4,548	1,477
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,650	6,025	4,656	1,369
R/T 4x2 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	390	407	4.1	5,000	6,200	4,839	1,361
ST 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB	—	215	235	3.55	3,600	6,600	4,718	1,882
SLT 4x2 Regular Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,450	6,600	4,845	1,755
ST 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	215	235	3.55	3,450	6,700	4,870	1,830
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,300	6,700	5,015	1,685
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,500	6,700	5,316	1,384
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,650	6,700	5,163	1,537
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,400	6,350	4,881	1,469
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,450	6,350	4,830	1,520
Sport 4x4 Regular Cab 120 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,850	6,350	4,977	1,373
ST 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,250	6,600	5,039	1,561
SLT 4x4 Regular Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,300	6,600	5,019	1,581
ST 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,150	6,700	5,178	1,522
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,100	6,700	5,198	1,502
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,350	6,700	5,436	1,264
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,450	6,700	5,343	1,357
ST 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,250	6,800	5,070	1,730
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,150	6,800	5,137	1,663
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,450	6,800	5,373	1,427
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,550	6,800	5,235	1,565
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,450	6,800	5,333	1,467
ST 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,050	6,800	5,240	1,560
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	310	330	3.55	7,050	6,800	5,255	1,545
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,250	6,800	5,538	1,262
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,300	6,800	5,508	1,292
Laramie Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 140 in. WB	—	390	407	3.55	8,350	6,800	5,431	1,369

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2010

The 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 carried a maximum tow rating of 8,550 lb. The 2011 model adds 300 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2010 Dodge RAM 1500 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2011 Dodge models

The rest of Dodge's 2011 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model	Max tow (lb)
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab DRW 2WD	19,950
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab Long Bed DRW 2WD	17,600
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Reg. Cab Long Bed DRW 4WD	17,300
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Short Bed SRW 2WD	17,100
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed DRW 2WD	17,050
2011 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed SRW 2WD	17,000

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.